Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Cook

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID102296
NQF Level4
Credits184
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Cook is a Level 4 occupational qualification in the hospitality, tourism, travel, gaming and leisure field. It is intended to support preparation for cook-related work, although the available information does not provide detailed curriculum or workplace-training content.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation for cook-related work in the hospitality and food-service environment might consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider's actual admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may support preparation for work as a Cook, which is identified as a direct career pathway. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Food preparation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen work practices
  • Hospitality food-service skills
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

99 active accredited provider organisations

This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.

QCTO qualification
Cook
Quality Partner
CATHSSETA
NQF level
4
Credits
184

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 85–96 of 99 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Stir Crazy Cooking

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP050922112255

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 1, 2027

QCTO Active

Summit Development Peak Performance

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP271025222255

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2030

QCTO Active

The Capital Hotel School and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC241023094824

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 23, 2028

QCTO Active

The International Hotel School (Pty) Ltd - Pretoria Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited locations: Benoni · Gauteng | Cape Town · Western Cape | Durban · KwaZulu-Natal +4 more

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC110725101621 | 01-QCTO/SDP200323131120 | 02-QCTO/AC-TTC110725102107 +9 more

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

QCTO Active

Thekwini College - Cato Manor Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP080126125021

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

TK’s Bakery and Confectionery CC

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Seshego · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP210825212131

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

QCTO Active

Togo Deli Trading

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: East London · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/SDP241121-3784

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 22, 2026

QCTO Active

Transvaal Trading (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Thulamahashe · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP240624225122

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 20, 2029

QCTO Active

Tshwane South TVET College

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Lyttleton · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC200825212119

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 17, 2030

QCTO Active

Tshwane South TVET College – ODI Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Mabopane · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP080925070731

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 30, 2030

QCTO Active

Tsogo Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Fourways · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP190525160435

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 16, 2030

QCTO Active

Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Tsolo · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/AC-TTC140324090044

Latest accreditation end in these records: March 13, 2029

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Occupational Certificate: Cook
SAQA ID
102296
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
184
Field
11
Subfield
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
Originator
DQP CATHSS
Registration end in source dataset
2024-09-11
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, as a registration-end date of 11 September 2024 is recorded and the current status should be confirmed.
  • Check that the intended provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Confirm the provider's admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the qualification structure, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the provider's delivery schedule is still available.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.